This week's economic reports are mostly about employment, arguably the most important data. Strap in for Friday's highly influential jobs report.
Home prices hit a record high in 2025, although seller profit margins declined, signaling a potentially normalizing housing market following years of strong returns.
Inflation reports can move mortgage rates. But today's is both second-tier and stale. So, it's unlikely to set off fireworks in markets.
The Federal Reserve sprang no surprises yesterday, leaving mortgage rates unchanged.
The Federal Reserve is not expected to change interest rates today. But investors will still listen to what the Fed chair says.
Rising ACA health insurance premiums now exceed mortgage payments for some middle-income homeowners, highlighting affordability pressures and the unequal impact of a K-shaped economic recovery.
Today's economic reports aren't likely to move mortgage rates far. But other factors are in play that could be more disruptive.
The Fed is unlikely to change interest rates this week. And we're due few influential economic reports. But that doesn't mean mortgage rates won't move.